High-Level Description of the Sixteen Personality Types

ISTJ - The Duty Fulfiller

Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living.
Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-developed
powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and
promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and
hard working, they work steadily towards identified goals. They
can usually accomplish any task once they have set their mind to it.

ISTP - The Mechanic

Quiet and reserved, interested in how and why things work.
Excellent skills with mechanical things.
Risk-takers who they live for the moment. Usually interested in
and talented at extreme sports. Uncomplicated in their desires.
Loyal to their peers and to their
internal value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws
and rules if they get in the way of getting something done.
Detached and analytical, they excel at finding solutions to practical
problems.

ISFJ - The Nurturer

Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Can be depended on to follow through.
Usually puts the needs of others above their own needs. Stable and
practical, they value security and traditions. Well-developed sense
of space and function. Rich inner world of observations about people.
Extremely perceptive of other's feelings. Interested in serving others.

ISFP - The Artist

Quiet, serious, sensitive and kind. Do not like conflict, and not likely
to do things which may generate conflict. Loyal and faithful. Extremely
well-developed senses, and aesthetic appreciation for beauty. Not interested
in leading or controlling others. Flexible and open-minded.
Likely to be original and creative.
Enjoy the present moment.

INFJ - The Protector

Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things
until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned
for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere
to. Well-respected for their perserverence in doing the right thing.
Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following.

INFP - The Idealist

Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity.
Well-developed value system, which they strive to live in accordance with.
Extremely loyal.
Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened.
Usually talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities.
Interested in understanding and helping people.

INTJ - The Scientist

Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability
to turn theories into solid plans of action. Highly value knowledge,
competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions.
Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the
performance of others. Natural leaders, but will follow if they trust
existing leaders.

INTP - The Thinker

Logical, original, creative thinkers. Can become very excited about theories
and ideas. Exceptionally capable and driven to turn theories into clear
understandings. Highly value
knowledge, competence and logic. Quiet and reserved, hard to get to know
well. Individualistic, having no interest in leading or following others.

ESTP - The Doer

Friendly, adaptable, action-oriented. "Doers" who are focused on immediate
results. Living in the here-and-now, they're risk-takers who live fast-paced
lifestyles. Impatient with long explanations. Extremely loyal to their
peers, but not usually respectful of laws and rules if they get in the way
of getting things done. Great people skills.

ESTJ - The Guardian

Practical, traditional, and organized. Likely to be athletic. Not interested
in theory or abstraction unless they see the practical application.
Have clear visions of the way things should
be. Loyal and hard-working. Like to be in charge.
Exceptionally capable in organizing and running
activities.
"Good citizens" who value security and peaceful living.

ESFP - The Performer

People-oriented and fun-loving, they make things more fun for others by
their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they love new experiences.
They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested in serving others.
Likely to be the center of attention in social situations. Well-developed
common sense and practical ability.

ESFJ - The Caregiver

Warm-hearted, popular, and conscientious. Tend to put the needs of others over
their own needs. Feel strong sense of responsibility and duty.
Value traditions and security. Interested in serving others. Need
positive reinforcement to feel good about themselves. Well-developed sense
of space and function.

ENFP - The Inspirer

Enthusiastic, idealistic, and creative. Able to do almost anything that
interests them. Great people skills. Need to live life in accordance
with their inner values. Excited by new ideas, but bored with details.
Open-minded and flexible, with a broad range of interests and abilities.

ENFJ - The Giver

Popular and sensitive, with outstanding people skills. Externally
focused, with real concern for how others think and feel. Usually dislike
being alone. They see everything from the human angle, and dislike
impersonal analysis. Very effective at managing people issues, and
leading group discussions. Interested in serving others, and probably
place the needs of others over their own needs.

ENTP - The Visionary

Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things.
Enjoy debating issues, and may be into "one-up-manship". They get
very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more
routine aspects of life. Generally outspoken and assertive. They enjoy
people and are stimulating company. Excellent ability to understand
concepts and apply logic to find solutions.

ENTJ - The Executive

Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Excellent ability to
understand difficult organizational problems and create solid solutions.
Intelligent and well-informed, they usually excel at public speaking.
They value knowledge and competence, and usually have little patience
with inefficiency or disorganization.